Multi-Engine Rating Course Outline - Edmonton Flying Club

Sep 25, 2026

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Multi-Engine Rating course outline for Edmonton Flying Club, detailing rating requirements, flight training structure, operating minimums, and club regulations. Covers age, medical and licensing prerequisites, ground briefing expectations, flight experience and examination requirements, and knowledge/skill standards aligned to Transport Canada guidance. Describes the Piper Seminole (PA44) training aircraft, stage-by-stage training focus, and key operational considerations such as ceilings, visibility, winds for take-offs and landings, temperature limits, fuel reserves, local practice areas, reporting defects, and required operational clothing.

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SECTION 1 – RATING REQUIREMENTS (CARS 421.26)

1.1 – AGE

1.2 – MEDICAL

1.3 – LICENCE

1.3 – GROUNDSCHOOL REQUIREMENTS

1.4 – FLIGHT EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

1.5 – EXAMINATIONS REQUIRED

1.6 – KNOWLEDGE & SKILL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 2– FLIGHT TRAINING

SECTION 3 – OPERATING MINIMUMS

3.1 – CEILING & VISIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

3.2 – MAXIMUM WINDS FOR CONDUCTING TAKE-OFFS & LANDINGS

3.3 – MINIMUM TEMPERATURES FOR FLIGHT TRAINING OPERATIONS

3.4-FUEL RESERVES NECESSARY FOR TRAINING FLIGHTS

SECTION 4 – EDMONTON FLYING CLUB REGULATIONS

4.1 – LOCAL PRACTICE AREAS

4.2 – REPORTING OF DEFECTS

4.3 – AIRCRAFT PARKING

4.4 – UNSCHEDULED OR FORCED LANDINGS

4.5 – REQUIRED CLOTHING

4.6 – FLIGHTS OVER WATER

SECTION 5 – COURSE MATERIALS

5.1 – RECOMMENDED FOR MULTI-ENGINE RATING COURSE

5.2 – SUPP LIMENTARY ITEMS

SECTION 6– STUDY & REFERENCE GUIDES

EDMONTON FLYING CLUB MULTI-ENGINE RATING COURSE OUTLINE Intentionally Left Blank MULTI-ENGINE RATING COURSE OUTLINE TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 – RATING REQUIREMENTS ................................................................... 1 1.1 – AGE .................................................................................................................................................................... 1 1.2 – MEDICAL ......................................................................................................................................................... 1 1.3 – LICENCE ........................................................................................................................................................... 1 1.4 – GROUND SCHOOL REQUIREMENTS ..................................................................................................... 1 1.5 – FLIGHT EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS................................................................................................... 1 1.6 – KNOWLEDGE & SKILL REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................ 1 SECTION 2 – FLIGHT TRAINING .............................................................................. 2 SECTION 3 – OPERATING MINIMUMS .................................................................... 3 3.1 – CEILING & VISIBILITY REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................. 3 3.2 – MAXIMUM WINDS FOR CONDUCTING TAKE-OFFS & LANDINGS ........................................... 3 3.3 – MINIMUM TEMPERATURES FOR FLIGHT TRAINING OPERATIONS ........................................... 3 3.4-FUEL RESERVES NECESSARY FOR TRAINING FLIGHTS ................................................................... 3 SECTION 4 – EDMONTON FLYING CLUB REGULATIONS ................................... 4 4.1 – LOCAL PRACTICE AREAS........................................................................................................................... 4 4.2 – REPORTING OF DEFECTS.......................................................................................................................... 4 4.3 – AIRCRAFT PARKING.................................................................................................................................... 4 4.4 – UNSCHEDULED OR FORCED LANDINGS ............................................................................................ 4 4.5 – REQUIRED CLOTHING ............................................................................................................................... 4 4.6 – FLIGHTS OVER WATER .............................................................................................................................. 4 SECTION 5 – COURSE MATERIALS........................................................................... 5 5.1 – RECOMMENDED FOR MULTI-ENGINE RATING COURSE .............................................................. 5 5.2 – SUPP LIMENTARY ITEMS............................................................................................................................ 5 SECTION 6– STUDY & REFERENCE GUIDES ........................................................ 5 WELCOME TO YOUR MULTI-ENGINE RATING For your information and to meet government regulations, we would ask that you take some time to review this handout, as you will be required to become familiar with it for the duration of your training. SECTION 1 – RATING REQUIREMENTS (CARS 421.26) 1.1 – AGE: 17 years old 1.2 – MEDICAL: Minimum Category 3 Medical Certificate as determined by Transport Canada. 1.3 – LICENCE: Private Pilot Licence – Aeroplane or Commercial Pilot Licence – Aeroplane 1.3 – GROUNDSCHOOL REQUIREMENTS: There is no ground school mandated by Transport Canada; however, you can expect approximately 8 hours of ground

FAQs

What are the eligibility requirements for a Multi-Engine Rating (age, medical, and licence)?

The outline states an age of 17 years old, a minimum Category 3 Medical Certificate as determined by Transport Canada, and either a Private Pilot Licence – Aeroplane or a Commercial Pilot Licence – Aeroplane.

Are there ground school and minimum flight time requirements?

Transport Canada does not mandate ground school, but you can expect about 8 hours of ground briefing with your instructor. There is no minimum flight time requirement; training typically varies between 10 to 15 hours based on skill level and background.

Which aircraft is used for Multi-Engine training at Edmonton Flying Club?

Edmonton Flying Club uses a Piper Seminole (PA44). It is described as a low-wing, T-tail aircraft powered by 180 horsepower Lycoming engines running on AVGAS.

What does the course cover in the initial training stage?

Stage 1 provides a foundation for normal Multi-Engine operations, building proficiency in normal procedures, orientation to the aircraft, and instruction in Multi-Engine aerodynamics, operating procedures, systems, performance considerations, and weight & balance computations.

Sep 25, 2026

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